Use of the supportive care framework to explore haematological cancer survivors' unmet needs: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some sub-types of haematological cancers are acute and require intensive treatment soon after diagnosis. Other sub-types are chronic, relapse over many years and require life-long cycles of monitoring interspersed with bouts of treatment. This often results in significant uncertainty about the future, high levels of depression and anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Little is known about how to improve care for haematological cancer survivors. This study explored qualitatively, in a sample of haematological cancer survivors, (i) their unmet needs experienced as a result of their disease and treatment; and (ii) strategies that may help address these needs.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 adult haematological cancer survivors. Data was an

SUBMITTER: Herrmann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686725 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature